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This is for you. I really like what is said here and am going to try my best to follow it. Thank you to the person who wrote this.
Between 60 and death. It's time to use the money
you saved up. Use it and enjoy it. Don't just keep it for those who may have no
notion of the sacrifices you made to get it. Remember there is nothing more
dangerous than a son or daughter-in-law with big ideas for your hard-earned
capital.
Warning: This is also a bad time for investments,
even if it seems wonderful or fool-proof. They only bring problems and worries.
This is a time for you to enjoy some peace and quiet.
Stop worrying about the financial situation of your
children and grandchildren, and don't feel bad spending your money on yourself.
You've taken care of them for many years, and you've taught them what you
could. You gave them an education, food, shelter, and support. The
responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money.
Keep a healthy life, without great physical effort.
Do moderate exercise (like walking every day), eat well, and get your sleep.
It's easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy. That is why you
need to keep yourself in good shape and be aware of your medical and physical
needs. Keep in touch with your doctor, do tests even when you're feeling well.
Stay informed.
Always buy the best, most beautiful items for your
significant other. The key goal is to enjoy your money with your partner. One
day one of you will miss the other, and the money will not provide any comfort
then, enjoy it together.
Don't stress over the little things. You've already
overcome so much in your life. You have good memories and bad ones, but the
important thing is the present. Don't let the past drag you down and don't let
the future frighten you. Feel good in the now. Small issues will soon be
forgotten.
Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love
your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbor and remember:
"A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection."
Be proud, both inside and out. Don't stop going to
your hair salon or barber, do your nails, go to the dermatologist and the
dentist, keep your perfumes and creams well stocked. When you are
well-maintained on the outside, it seeps in, making you feel proud and strong.
Don’t lose sight of fashion trends for your age,
but keep your own sense of style. You’ve developed your own sense of what looks
good on you – keep it and be proud of it. It’s part of who you are.
ALWAYS stay up-to-date. Read newspapers, watch the
news. Go online and read what people are saying. Make sure you have an active
email account and try to use some of those social networks. You'll be surprised
at what old friends you'll meet.
Respect the younger generation and their opinions.
They may not have the same ideas as you, but they are the future and will take
the world in their direction. Give advice, not criticism, and try to remind
them that yesterday's wisdom still applies today.
Never use the phrase: “In my time.”
Your time is now. As long as you’re alive, you are part of this time.
Some people embrace their golden years, while
others become bitter and surly. Life is too short to waste your days on the
latter. Spend your time with positive, cheerful people, it'll rub off on you
and your days will seem that much better. Spending your time with bitter people
will make you feel older and harder to be around.
Do not surrender to the temptation of living with
your children or grandchildren (if you have a financial choice, that is). Sure,
being surrounded by family sounds great, but we all need our privacy. They need
theirs and you need yours. Even then, do so only if you feel you really need
the help or do not want to live by yourself
Don't abandon your hobbies. If you don't have any,
make new ones. You can travel, hike, cook, read, dance. You can adopt a cat or
a dog, grow a kitchen garden, play cards, checkers, chess, dominoes, golf.
Try to go. Get out of the house, meet people you
haven't seen in a while, experience something new (or something old). The
important thing is to leave the house from time to time. Go to museums, go walk
through a park. Get out there.
Speak in courteous tones and try not to complain or
criticize too much unless you really need to. Try to accept situations as they
are.
Pains and discomfort go hand in hand with getting
older. Try not to dwell on them but accept them as a part of life.
If you've been offended by someone – forgive them.
If you've offended someone-apologize. Don't drag around resentment with you. It
only serves to make you sad and bitter. It doesn't matter who was right.
Someone once said: "Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting
the other person to die." Don't take that poison. Forgive, forget, and
move on with your life.
Laugh. Laugh away your worries Remember, you are
one of the lucky ones. You managed to have a life, a long one. Many never get
to this age, never get to experience a full life.
Don't worry... be happy.
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